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Every place has its own set of customs and traditions and when you are planning to visit a particular place, it becomes of prime importance to be aware of the customs that are followed there. You might be behaving in a very decent manner, but your conduct may be considered indecent according to the other person's customs.

Customs & Traditions of Ahmedabad

• When it comes to greeting someone, people call each other by names and shake hands. For wishing the elders, people fold their hands and wish 'Namaste'.
• Guests are given a warm welcome by people.
• For business meetings, people dress in formals. For men, the formal dress consists of business suit and for women, it is mainly the sari.
• In most of the houses, people take off their shoes at the house entrance and this is expected out of the guests also.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited at public places like restaurants.
• People in Ahmedabad do not indulge in boozing. Though, alcoholic drinks can be obtained at a nominal price from the shops at airport.
• It is customary to pay a tip of 10% of the total bill to the waiters, bar tenders and taxi drivers.